IMC 2026: iQOO 16, Motorola Signature 27 and Xiaomi 18 Pro to run Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor
The premium flagship processor is said to enhance agentic AI, camera capabilities, battery, gaming and thermal performance of the smartphones
At the 10th edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 in New Delhi, company representatives announced that the iQOO 16, Motorola Signature 27, and Xiaomi 18 Pro smartphones will utilize the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor. This premium flagship processor aims to improve agentic AI, camera capabilities, battery life, gaming, and thermal performance.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 features a 2nm process node, a custom-built Qualcomm Oryon CPU, Adreno GPU, and Hexagon NPU. Nipun Marya, CEO of iQOO, stated that the iQOO 16 will be among the first to bring this cutting-edge technology to users. Shivam Ranjan, Head of Marketing for Motorola, highlighted how the Motorola Signature 27 showcases breakthrough AI experiences, professional-grade imaging, iconic design, and immersive entertainment.
Gautam Batra, Associate Director of Product Marketing for Xiaomi India, said that the Xiaomi 18 Pro will push performance boundaries further, combining exceptional performance with innovative features like its distinctive back display.
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